Crossword Genius

Letters of Euripides showing devout image (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pieta

This might be a double definition.

'letters of euripides' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'devout image' is the second definition.
(image of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus' body)

'showing' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pieta that I've seen before include "Status of Virgin with body of Christ" , "mournful image" , "Religious depiction" , "Artistic portrayal of the Virgin holding Jesus on her knee" , "Religious work resulting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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